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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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Hexing Squelcher
8.6%inclusion20 decks232 decks
5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
1.3%inclusion3 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
1.1%inclusion2 decks190 decks
1%synergy
Formidable Speaker
1.0%inclusion4 decks399 decks
-1%synergy
Saved by the Shell
0.9%inclusion1 decks114 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion628 decks658 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion569 decks658 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
85%inclusion535 decks626 decks
78%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion527 decks625 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion509 decks658 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion514 decks658 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion496 decks658 decks
70%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion483 decks658 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion464 decks658 decks
66%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion465 decks630 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion469 decks658 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion432 decks626 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion436 decks658 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion430 decks658 decks
61%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion426 decks658 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion421 decks658 decks
56%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion408 decks658 decks
23%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
61%inclusion379 decks626 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion375 decks658 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion362 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion363 decks658 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion338 decks658 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion253 decks658 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion207 decks658 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion162 decks658 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion134 decks658 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion121 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion103 decks658 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion83 decks658 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion81 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion313 decks658 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion311 decks658 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion308 decks658 decks
34%synergy
Professor Hojo
47%inclusion293 decks626 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion307 decks658 decks
43%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
47%inclusion292 decks626 decks
38%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion286 decks658 decks
38%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion283 decks658 decks
38%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion272 decks658 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion240 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion250 decks658 decks
36%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion236 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion229 decks658 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion204 decks658 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion200 decks658 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion190 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion199 decks658 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion183 decks626 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion185 decks658 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
27%inclusion172 decks626 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion171 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion169 decks626 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion174 decks658 decks
24%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
25%inclusion156 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion162 decks658 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion131 decks658 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion130 decks658 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion119 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion126 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion125 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
18%inclusion121 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion113 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion110 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion106 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Helitrooper
13%inclusion81 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion80 decks626 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion83 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion71 decks658 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion60 decks557 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion67 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
10%inclusion64 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
10%inclusion63 decks658 decks
-2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.4%inclusion62 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.3%inclusion61 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
8.8%inclusion58 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.5%inclusion53 decks626 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.4%inclusion55 decks658 decks
0%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.2%inclusion54 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.8%inclusion49 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.6%inclusion49 decks645 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion346 decks658 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion315 decks658 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion271 decks658 decks
28%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion250 decks658 decks
32%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion229 decks658 decks
31%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
34%inclusion213 decks626 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion209 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion169 decks626 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion168 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion161 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion151 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion96 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion94 decks658 decks
-12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion82 decks626 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion84 decks658 decks
-18%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion76 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion71 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.1%inclusion60 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion52 decks658 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.6%inclusion50 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion34 decks612 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion25 decks472 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion33 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
5.0%inclusion33 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion333 decks658 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion271 decks658 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion230 decks658 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion207 decks658 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion190 decks658 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion172 decks658 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion143 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion136 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion123 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion115 decks658 decks
-8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion80 decks625 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion70 decks658 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion67 decks658 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion63 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.7%inclusion57 decks658 decks
-19%synergy
Harmonize
7.0%inclusion46 decks658 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.1%inclusion40 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion40 decks658 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion20 decks354 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion359 decks658 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion358 decks658 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion309 decks658 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion290 decks658 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
44%inclusion265 decks606 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
41%inclusion259 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
41%inclusion272 decks658 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion262 decks658 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion260 decks658 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion250 decks658 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
34%inclusion221 decks658 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion213 decks658 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion212 decks658 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion210 decks658 decks
30%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion179 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion190 decks658 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion187 decks658 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion183 decks658 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion177 decks658 decks
25%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
26%inclusion165 decks626 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
24%inclusion161 decks658 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion158 decks658 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion157 decks658 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion154 decks658 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion144 decks658 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion130 decks626 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion130 decks658 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion124 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion118 decks658 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion118 decks658 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion108 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion105 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion105 decks658 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion93 decks658 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion89 decks658 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
13%inclusion88 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion83 decks658 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion82 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion80 decks658 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion79 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion78 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion78 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion71 decks658 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion70 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion66 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion63 decks642 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion63 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.1%inclusion60 decks658 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.8%inclusion58 decks658 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.2%inclusion54 decks658 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
50%inclusion331 decks658 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion237 decks658 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion99 decks658 decks
-4%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion81 decks658 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion76 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion56 decks559 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.7%inclusion48 decks626 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
7.4%inclusion49 decks658 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.2%inclusion41 decks658 decks
-23%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.9%inclusion39 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.8%inclusion37 decks642 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion35 decks658 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion260 decks658 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion209 decks658 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion192 decks658 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion189 decks658 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion141 decks658 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
20%inclusion133 decks658 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion115 decks658 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion113 decks658 decks
-2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion111 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion111 decks658 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion103 decks626 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion91 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion71 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion56 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.3%inclusion48 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion42 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.3%inclusion35 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion645 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion587 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion135 decks626 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion129 decks658 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion120 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion92 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion75 decks658 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion75 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion72 decks658 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.2%inclusion54 decks658 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion52 decks658 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion43 decks658 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion37 decks658 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion641 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion638 decks658 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion626 decks658 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion625 decks658 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion454 decks658 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion447 decks658 decks
25%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion419 decks658 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion413 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion380 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion372 decks658 decks
25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion367 decks658 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion353 decks658 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion349 decks658 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion343 decks658 decks
29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion339 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion327 decks658 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion322 decks658 decks
44%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion308 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion304 decks658 decks
-3%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion276 decks658 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion276 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion276 decks658 decks
17%synergy
Jungle Shrine
41%inclusion273 decks658 decks
-14%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion268 decks658 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
37%inclusion243 decks658 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion242 decks658 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
34%inclusion227 decks658 decks
27%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion176 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion175 decks658 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion166 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion148 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion135 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
20%inclusion131 decks658 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion131 decks658 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion130 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion130 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion129 decks658 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion128 decks658 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion118 decks658 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion106 decks626 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
17%inclusion110 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion108 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion103 decks658 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
15%inclusion101 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion97 decks658 decks
12%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion95 decks658 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion93 decks658 decks
-8%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion93 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
14%inclusion92 decks658 decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion92 decks658 decks
0%synergy
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